Samsung's 'Smart Monitor' Becomes Million Seller... 1.5 Units Sold Per Minute

Surpassing 1 Million Units Sold Globally in About 16 Months Since Launch

A Samsung Electronics model is introducing the smart monitor, which became a 'million seller' about 16 months after its launch, at the Samsung Electronics PR center Delight located in Seocho-dong, Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sunmi] Samsung Electronics announced on the 19th that its 'Smart Monitor' has surpassed 1 million units in cumulative global sales, becoming a million-seller.

This achievement came about 16 months after the Smart Monitor was first introduced in December 2020, averaging about 1.5 units sold per minute. If the total display area of all Smart Monitors sold so far is combined, it amounts to approximately 2.8㎢ (based on 32-inch models), which is comparable to the entire area of Yeouido.

In particular, in the first quarter of this year, sales increased by about 40% compared to the same period last year, driven by the popularity of the recently launched 'Smart Monitor M8.' This product saw early sell-outs of pre-sale units in major countries such as the United States, Germany, and France, indicating strong market response.

Samsung Smart Monitors are all-in-one monitors that allow users to enjoy various domestic and international OTT services as well as work and study without connecting to a PC. Samsung has continuously introduced new models reflecting consumers' changing lifestyles and preferences.

Currently, the Smart Monitor lineup consists of 11 models. These include the UHD resolution M7 (43-inch and 32-inch), the FHD resolution M5 (32-inch and 27-inch), and the UHD resolution M8 (32-inch) series, which features a slim design and enhanced home office functions, available in various colors. The Smart Monitor M8, reflecting the trend of home office and home schooling becoming commonplace, is equipped with various features such as a detachable camera called 'SlimFit Cam' and video conferencing solution apps, receiving favorable reviews from consumers worldwide. It also won the 'CES 2022 Innovation Award' from the Consumer Technology Association in the United States.

Preferences are also high for its sophisticated design, which features an ultra-slim thickness of 11.4mm?less than one-third that of previous models?and a variety of colors including Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue, and Spring Green.

Ha Hye-seung, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Business Division, said, "Samsung Smart Monitors are well-received for their various convenient features that make daily life smarter and their versatility that allows consumers to use them according to their individual lifestyles. We will continue to introduce new concept products and strengthen our leadership in the monitor market."

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